DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING THE SCHEDULE
FOR CONSIDERATION OF THE REMAINING GENERAL PLAN
UPDATE ELEMENTS AND TASKS (GPU PHASE 2) AND DIRECTION
TO STAFF ON ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION THE COUNCIL
WOULD LIKE TO INCLUDE FOR FUTURE REVIEW
APPROVE A SEVENTH AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH
PLACEWORKS, INC. FOR CONSULTING SERVICES ASSOCIATED
WITH THE GENERAL PLAN UPDATE FOR AN ADDITIONAL COST OF
$187,474 FOR A NEW TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED $2,459,846
City Council – March 18, 2025
Background
• General Plan update initiated in 2016
• City Council met on October 1st, 15th, and
29th and November 5th and 12th
• Directed staff to bifurcate prioritize the
updates that served to implement the City’s
6th Cycle
City Council Actions
• On November 5th and 12th 2024, advanced and adopted the following, which served to implement the City’s Housing Element:
➢ Resolution No. CC-2410-105, Certifying the Final Program EIR ➢ Resolution No. CC-2410-106, amending the existing General Plan Land Use Element ➢ Resolution No. CC-2410-107, amending the Land Use Plan of the City’s Certified Local Coastal program
➢ Ordinance No. CC-3281-24, amending Title 10, Chapter 1 ➢ Ordinance No. CC-3282-24, amending Title 10, Chapter 2 ➢ Ordinance No. CC-3283-24, amending Title 10, Chapter 5 2025 GP Schedule
2025 GP Schedule
Amendment 6
Outstanding Tasks
Task 9.6: Traffic Impact Analysis Article XVVII - $99,288 Task 17: Traffic Impact Analysis Data Support Article XXVII - $26,613 Task 8.8: Final EIR - $17,710
Subtotal = $143,611
Amendment 7
Proposed Tasks
Task 2.5: Study Sessions and Public Hearings - $9,500
Task 8.5: Draft Environmental Impact Report Edits - $10,000 Task 8.9: CEQA Project Management - $5,600
Task 9.6: Article XXVII - Traffic Impact Analysis - $92,774 Task 10.1/10.2: Project Management/Team Meetings - $14,200 Task 14: Article XXVII - Additional Buildout Data Required to Support Traffic Analysis - $20,500
Task 20 LEAP Submittal Assistance - $4,900
Task 21 FAR Testing for Artesia, BCHD, and other PI properties - $20,000 Subtotal = $187,474
Fiscal Impact
• $331,085 is needed for
• 6
th Amendment tasks ($143,611)
• 7
th Amendment tasks ($184,474)
• Funding for these items has been set aside through a
combination of
• State LEAP Grant funds
• General Plan Maintenance Fund revenue
• CDD contracts and professional services budget
• Resolution approving remaining $234,632 is needed
Recommended Action
1. APPROVE A SEVENTH AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH PLACEWORKS, INC. FOR
CONSULTING SERVICES ASSOCIATED WITH THE GENERAL PLAN UPDATE FOR AN ADDITIONAL COST OF $187,474 FOR A NEW TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $2,459,846
2. ADOPT BY 4/5THS VOTE AND BY TITLE ONLY RESOLUTION NO. CC-2503-013, A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING A FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 BUDGET MODIFICATION TO APPROPRIATE $234,632 TO THE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT BUDGET IN THE GENERAL FUND FOR GENERAL PLAN EXPENSES
WITH FUNDING AVAILABLE DUE TO A STATE LOCAL EARLY ACTION PLANNING (LEAP) GRANT
REIMBURSEMENT